On our homepage we have already reported about testing the long time neglected auto-tow. The idea was to conveniently, safely and legally get our non self-launching sustainer models Antares 18T and 23T airborne. Thanks to the strong driving force of their turbo-engines, a supplementary throttle cable and a starter, and not to forget our extremely convenient handling concept, auto-towing is well feasible.

In Germany, this launch method will probably not be of a huge significance, because most airfields provide a winch, and many of them even own a tow plane. But if you look globally you will find a number of airfields, on which an auto-tow may be a convenient alternative. The technique was developed and tested together with the Tost Company. It does not need much effort to apply the necessary device on any suitable car.